News Release

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Narcotics Officer Involved in a Shooting in Southwest Division NRF036-17ma

The officer involved in the below incident has been identified as
Police Officer II James Moon, Serial No. 37798.

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing
investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview
witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze
forensic evidence. The Department's understanding of the facts and
circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and
analyzed**

Los Angeles: On May 25, 2017,
around 7:00 p.m., officers assigned to a narcotics unit in
Southwest Division were attempting to serve a search warrant at a
residence in the 3100 block of South Normandie Avenue As the
officers approached the location, two men fled but were detained by
officers in the area. There was a third man, later identified as
Bernardino Perlera, inside the location armed with a large knife.
Inside the location there was an officer-involved-shooting with
Perlera.

The man was not struck by gunfire and no officers were injured
during this incident. The large knife was recovered by
detectives.

Perlera was booked for Assualt with a deadly Weapon on a Police
Officer.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to
the scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic
evidence. The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief
of Police and the Board of Police Commissioners to determine
whether the use of deadly force complied with LAPD's policies and
procedures. The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office will also
review the evidence collected during the investigation to determine
whether any criminal laws were violated.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers: During business
hours at (213) 486-5230. During non-business hours or on weekends
at (877)-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anonymously 24-hours a day to
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or by texting
"LAPD" and your tip to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S) or online
at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.